22nd Leeds International Film Festival

2008-08-20

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
4 - 16 November 2008 Leeds International Film Festival has changed its volunteer structure.


We are now looking for 2 small dedicated teams to make up the below

positions, whilst maintaining our core group of volunteers, which make

up our Screening Assistants. We will be advertising for Screening

Assistants in the next few weeks!


Leeds International Film Festival is now seeking Digital Media

volunteers and Marketing & Events volunteers to assist during the Film

Festival, which takes place from the 4-16 November 2008. This is an

excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in working within

the film industry to gain experience and meet new and like-minded

people.


Position 1: Digital Media Volunteers


The Film Festival is looking for applicants who have skills in either

photography, filming or editing. The role will involve recording and

editing key events to be reguarly uploaded onto the festival website,

whilst providing the Film Festival team with general technical support.

Tasks will include filming Q&A sessions, guest interviews, special

events and supporting projectionists at screeening venues. Applicants

will ideally have access to their own camera or video equipment and

will be able to work a minimum of 6 shifts over the 13 days.


Position 2: Marketing & Event Volunteers


The Role:

- Manage distribution of Festival Guide, Catalogue, Posters and Flyers.

- Ensure Film Festival promotional material maintained and updated

throughout the venues.

- Work closely with venue coordinator to ensure all venues are neatly

presented.

- Manage Film Festival centre and deal with customer enquiries.

- Support staff in preparing venues for special events.


This role will require applicants to be available to work between the

1st of October to the 16th of November. Volunteers will be expected to

work a minimum of 10 shifts, which will include evening and weekend

work.


The Benefits:

- FREE cinema tickets

- Valuable experience and references

- The opportunity to network and make useful industry contacts

- Exclusive access to Opening and Closing Galas


How to Apply: Deadline 29th August


Email a covering letter and C.V. to


* All applicants must be over 18 years old!



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